Ben Borthwick
@the-b.bsky.social
Freelance gaming writer for hire.
Work email: benborthwick(at)hotmail.com
Formerly News Editor of VideoGamer, have also been seen in plenty of other gaming places including PC Gamer, OPM, OXM & more.
He/Him.
Work email: benborthwick(at)hotmail.com
Formerly News Editor of VideoGamer, have also been seen in plenty of other gaming places including PC Gamer, OPM, OXM & more.
He/Him.
It's screaming Willy Wonka giving out an award for the Best Dentist isn't it
December 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
It's screaming Willy Wonka giving out an award for the Best Dentist isn't it
Pretty much the results I expected even factoring in I do most of my listening to bought tracks via YT Music. (But I don't sub to either, so they don't get tracked) #spotifywrapped #spotifywrapped2025
December 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Pretty much the results I expected even factoring in I do most of my listening to bought tracks via YT Music. (But I don't sub to either, so they don't get tracked) #spotifywrapped #spotifywrapped2025
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Announcing Jingle Jamboree with War Child & @outsidexbox.bsky.social - a new festive celebration at the heart of @jinglejam.co.uk!
📅 Dec 9, 6-11:30pm
📍 @loading.bar London
🎟️ bit.ly/48lJ1BE
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📅 Dec 9, 6-11:30pm
📍 @loading.bar London
🎟️ bit.ly/48lJ1BE
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November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Announcing Jingle Jamboree with War Child & @outsidexbox.bsky.social - a new festive celebration at the heart of @jinglejam.co.uk!
📅 Dec 9, 6-11:30pm
📍 @loading.bar London
🎟️ bit.ly/48lJ1BE
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📅 Dec 9, 6-11:30pm
📍 @loading.bar London
🎟️ bit.ly/48lJ1BE
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This entire thread 👍:
Game reviewers should use the full range of scores and opinions available to them. It’s not a healthy cultural environment otherwise. Tommy Wiseau worked really hard on The Room but that doesn’t make it a good movie.
November 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This entire thread 👍:
As today would've been my Mum and Dad's 58th wedding anniversary, we decided today was the right day to scatter her ashes at the far end of Bridlington beach, where they used to walk down in the summer.
Thanks for everything Mum, we love you - rest in peace.
Thanks for everything Mum, we love you - rest in peace.
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
As today would've been my Mum and Dad's 58th wedding anniversary, we decided today was the right day to scatter her ashes at the far end of Bridlington beach, where they used to walk down in the summer.
Thanks for everything Mum, we love you - rest in peace.
Thanks for everything Mum, we love you - rest in peace.
Can't believe we got a second GTA 6 delay before GTA 6.
November 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Can't believe we got a second GTA 6 delay before GTA 6.
Latest addition to the vinyl collection - Hayley Williams' Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party in webstore exclusive Team Zissou Green. Great album. #vinyl #hayleywilliams
November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Latest addition to the vinyl collection - Hayley Williams' Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party in webstore exclusive Team Zissou Green. Great album. #vinyl #hayleywilliams
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"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
Some of us are old enough to remember when Halo was going to be a Mac exclusive.
October 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Some of us are old enough to remember when Halo was going to be a Mac exclusive.
Look some of us never thought we'd see @kierongillen.bsky.social and the word humble in the same sentence and yet here we are.
Enter the fantastic worlds of Kieron Gillen with this comics bundle featuring:
- The Wicked + The Divine Vol. 1 - 9
- DIE Vol. 1 - 4
- Phonogram Vol. 1 - 3
- and more! Supports Binc Foundation | https://bit.ly/3KR25P1
- The Wicked + The Divine Vol. 1 - 9
- DIE Vol. 1 - 4
- Phonogram Vol. 1 - 3
- and more! Supports Binc Foundation | https://bit.ly/3KR25P1
October 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Look some of us never thought we'd see @kierongillen.bsky.social and the word humble in the same sentence and yet here we are.
Yes, I've seen the thing. Sadly I'm not surprised, but I am very disappointed. The endless sigh continues.
Was hoping following everything with my Mum's passing and that I might be able to have a clearer idea of what I'm doing next, instead it looks murkier than ever.
Was hoping following everything with my Mum's passing and that I might be able to have a clearer idea of what I'm doing next, instead it looks murkier than ever.
October 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Yes, I've seen the thing. Sadly I'm not surprised, but I am very disappointed. The endless sigh continues.
Was hoping following everything with my Mum's passing and that I might be able to have a clearer idea of what I'm doing next, instead it looks murkier than ever.
Was hoping following everything with my Mum's passing and that I might be able to have a clearer idea of what I'm doing next, instead it looks murkier than ever.
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WAIT WHAT'S THIS?
💿There is a demo live for EARTH MUST DIE!
🕹️This gives you (most of) the tutorial section for the game! Have fun, and if you haven't wishlisted the full game yet DO THAT NOW PLEASE it really really helps us out.
Enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/4057540/...
💿There is a demo live for EARTH MUST DIE!
🕹️This gives you (most of) the tutorial section for the game! Have fun, and if you haven't wishlisted the full game yet DO THAT NOW PLEASE it really really helps us out.
Enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/4057540/...
Earth Must Die Demo on Steam
These moronic Terranoids think they can just roll in here and take over my beautiful Tyrythian kingdom? The kingdom that I built from the ground up with my bare hands, and only sort of inherited from ...
store.steampowered.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
WAIT WHAT'S THIS?
💿There is a demo live for EARTH MUST DIE!
🕹️This gives you (most of) the tutorial section for the game! Have fun, and if you haven't wishlisted the full game yet DO THAT NOW PLEASE it really really helps us out.
Enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/4057540/...
💿There is a demo live for EARTH MUST DIE!
🕹️This gives you (most of) the tutorial section for the game! Have fun, and if you haven't wishlisted the full game yet DO THAT NOW PLEASE it really really helps us out.
Enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/4057540/...
As promised, here's the video of my LEGO Game Boy build condensed into 10 timelapsed minutes for your viewing pleasure. Really fun to do, loved this set!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gn6...
#LEGOGameBoy #LEGO #LEGONintendo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gn6...
#LEGOGameBoy #LEGO #LEGONintendo
Let's Build: LEGO Game Boy!
YouTube video by Ben Borthwick
www.youtube.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
As promised, here's the video of my LEGO Game Boy build condensed into 10 timelapsed minutes for your viewing pleasure. Really fun to do, loved this set!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gn6...
#LEGOGameBoy #LEGO #LEGONintendo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gn6...
#LEGOGameBoy #LEGO #LEGONintendo
October 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
It's only bloody @disappointment.bsky.social lending his voice to another game with a bunch of UK comedy/Taskmaster legends from @danthat.bsky.social
🌎🌎🌎NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT!💀💀💀
Introducing *Earth Must Die* from @danthat.bsky.social
A dark comedy adventure game featuring the voices of Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas and more
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
RTs extremely appreciated!!!! <3 <3
Introducing *Earth Must Die* from @danthat.bsky.social
A dark comedy adventure game featuring the voices of Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas and more
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
RTs extremely appreciated!!!! <3 <3
September 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
It's only bloody @disappointment.bsky.social lending his voice to another game with a bunch of UK comedy/Taskmaster legends from @danthat.bsky.social
Send up the @outsidexbox.bsky.social Hitman signal
September 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Send up the @outsidexbox.bsky.social Hitman signal
@bouphe.bsky.social New strategy to cause massive damage to him just dropped
September 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
@bouphe.bsky.social New strategy to cause massive damage to him just dropped
As much as I'd love a new Touch of Cloth I'm intrigued to see Really In The Shit Now. (Suggested title. By me.)
We’re making a very serious crime thriller. So serious it makes Luther look like Allo Allo.
September 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
As much as I'd love a new Touch of Cloth I'm intrigued to see Really In The Shit Now. (Suggested title. By me.)
Hollow Knight Silksong has been out for *checks watch* ten minutes, it's already the second most popular game on Twitch.
September 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Hollow Knight Silksong has been out for *checks watch* ten minutes, it's already the second most popular game on Twitch.
Never had a credit card, so can't verify my age on Steam despite the account itself being 20 years old. Sigh - anyway here's the response from Valve, guess I have to wait until they implement more options.
August 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Never had a credit card, so can't verify my age on Steam despite the account itself being 20 years old. Sigh - anyway here's the response from Valve, guess I have to wait until they implement more options.
@mckelvie.bsky.social If you hadn't already seen - Hayley's dropped one more song (Parachute) and announced the album release.
August 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
@mckelvie.bsky.social If you hadn't already seen - Hayley's dropped one more song (Parachute) and announced the album release.
If you listen carefully you can hear the sound of every major platform holder's social account employee of the past five years realizing they're finally free.
Hollow Knight: Silksong will be available September 4 on all platforms and day one on Xbox Game Pass!
Watch the release trailer: youtu.be/6XGeJwsUP9c
Watch the release trailer: youtu.be/6XGeJwsUP9c
Title: Hollow Knight: Silksong - Release Trailer
YouTube video by Team Cherry
youtu.be
August 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
If you listen carefully you can hear the sound of every major platform holder's social account employee of the past five years realizing they're finally free.
This is ridiculously cool and impressive - creator Littlejem has built a working version of the boat from The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker with a moving/talking head and documented the process here:
#TheLegendofZelda #Zelda #Nintendo #WindWaker
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxzv...
#TheLegendofZelda #Zelda #Nintendo #WindWaker
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxzv...
I Built The Zelda Wind Waker Boat In Real Life (and Sailed It)
YouTube video by Littlejem
www.youtube.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This is ridiculously cool and impressive - creator Littlejem has built a working version of the boat from The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker with a moving/talking head and documented the process here:
#TheLegendofZelda #Zelda #Nintendo #WindWaker
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxzv...
#TheLegendofZelda #Zelda #Nintendo #WindWaker
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxzv...
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Deleting emails to save water is a lot like being denied plastic straws to save the environment, in that it's an infantalising PR exercise on behalf of the vast, powerful entities actually responsible for the damage that shifts the blame from them onto private individuals.
August 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Deleting emails to save water is a lot like being denied plastic straws to save the environment, in that it's an infantalising PR exercise on behalf of the vast, powerful entities actually responsible for the damage that shifts the blame from them onto private individuals.
Well this one especially sucks. Thoughts with everyone effected, including Mike.
August 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Well this one especially sucks. Thoughts with everyone effected, including Mike.